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Associate Rector Andi Taylor blesses Gingerale, 11, at the Animal Blessing Sunday, Sept. 30 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Animal Blessing at St. Boniface

Dozens of people brought their cats, dogs and turtles to be blessed at the Animal Blessing Sunday, Sept. 30 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Maya Huynh
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Celebration of Culture

Primrose students donned homemade mustaches, hats and other multicultural garb to celebrate different cultures of the world Friday, Sept. 28. Students split into groups and dressed according to the country they represented. Each group then held hands and sang, 'It's a Small World,' in unison.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nancy Winner, Tom Morrissey and Suzy Rogers dance during Paul Thorn’s set Saturday, Sept. 29.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 22nd annual Sarasota Blues Festival

Thousands of people packed up their blankets and lawn chairs and made their way out to the 22nd annual Sarasota Blues Festival Saturday, Sept. 29.

  • Sarasota
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Beth Cave and her Pomeranian, Rajah.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Blessing of the Animals

Animal-lovers brought their pets to Church of the Redeemer to be blessed Sunday, Sept. 30. Animals of all types, including dogs, cats, birds, and even a hen, received blessings, and attendees joined in prayer.

  • Sarasota
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Heather Fellows and Natalie Fellows
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Sock Hop

Cuffed jeans, poodle skirts and hair grease a plenty filled the cafeteria at Gene Witt Elementary School Friday, Sept. 28, for a 1950s-themed sock hop. Students and parents dressed in clothes from the decade, enjoyed food and drink, danced and played games.

  • East County
  • Schools
ThunderBug blocks the goal with his body as Stephanie Quintano, 8, tries to score Saturday, Sept. 29 during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Rolling Thunder Tour Sarasota stop at Five Points Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rolling Thunder Tour

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Rolling Thunder Tour stopped in Sarasota Saturday, Sept. 29, from 11 - 1 at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vincent and Anne Stenger wore outfits they bought in Hawaii to the Knights of Columbus Annual Luau at St. Michael the Archangel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Annual Luau

The Knights of Columbus held their third annual luau Saturday, Sept. 29 at St. Michael the Archangel with more than 140 people in attendance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher's Crab Shack, prepared ribs for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grill masters face off

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza's fourth annual BBQ Cook-off event.

  • East County
  • News
Pilar Guillen pulls monofilament out of a tree on Siesta Key Saturday, Sept. 29 during the third annual Sarasota Bay Watch monofilament clean up.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Monofilament Clean Up

Sarasota Bay Watch held their third annual monofilament clean up Saturday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
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Mia Lin had fun with her mother, Dr. Nikki Lin, center, and grandparents Dolly and Dr. Eugene Usberghi.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its annual "Embrace a Life of Health and Wellness" Expo

  • East County
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Carmen Senchyshyn with her dog, Molly McMuffin, 8, and Karen Tranter with her dog, Lexi Noel, 8, Friday, Sept. 28 during the pet blessing ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Osprey.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Many members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel congregation in Osprey brought their dogs, cats, hermit crabs and hamsters to be blessed Friday, Sept. 28.

  • Sarasota
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The 5K portion of the race started at 8 a.m. sharp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Run to Live

Runners in the Run to Live 5K found a scenic route through Schroeder-Manatee Ranch-owned land in Lakewood Ranch as they raced to support The Center for Building Hope this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Larry Thompson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Annual Celebration and Boundary Crosser Awards

Dr. Larry Thompson, president of Ringling College, was recognized at SCOPE's annual celebration Thursday, Sept. 27 at Michael's on East. Thompson was named the Boundary Crosser award winner for his innovation, willingness to collaborate and contributions to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2012
September Cool Today Monthly Winner

Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Medora Fry, Barbara Sananderes and Lori Dickert
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club held their monthly Style Show Thursday, Sept. 27 with 100 people in attendance. Styles modeled by the ten models were from Chico's and Soma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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